PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Water Quality and Environmental Goals Increasing Workforce Needs For more than eight years, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has been leading an effort to build a network of staff and partners to plant trees along streams and in communities.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

It impacts students through teacher professional development and classroom implementation, while training the next generation of teachers by embedding MWEE instruction into undergraduate teacher education programs at Millersville and Virginia Wesleyan. This collaborative project geographically spans the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

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Frontiers

JUNE 27, 2023

Members benefit from:   a national discount on article processing charges (APCs)  centralized, flexible invoicing  a range of payment options a dedicated account manager supporting library staff. About Convegno delle Stelline A key forum for libraries and librarians, Convegno delle Stelline has been running since 1995.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2022

Penn State and its College of Agricultural Sciences have renamed the Center for Private Forests at Penn State in honor of its founder, the late James C. Finley Center for Private Forests puts Penn State at the forefront of private forestry research, teaching and practice nationwide. The James C.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Governor Wolf’s proposed DCNR budget total from all revenue sources is $638 million -- which is up about $162 million. The proposal includes an additional 31 staff positions and provides the ability to accept and spend $135 million in recovery funds as part of the envisioned Growing Greener III.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2022

The program started on April 14 as the entrepreneurs, representing nine different businesses from across the PA Wilds, gathered in Williamsport to kick off the 2022 PA Wilds PACE program , a 5-week professional development course designed to help scale rural businesses. PACE is an acronym that stands for Plan, Accelerate, Commit and Expand.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Each year, the conference provides an opportunity for grassroots conservation organizations, environmental professionals, college faculty, staff, and students to share ideas, concepts, and network to protect, conserve, and restore Pennsylvania's coldwater resources. Questions should be directed to Rachel Kester at c-rkester@pa.gov.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The idea began with Lena Champlin ’s community outreach work through the Academy’s Patrick Center for Environmental Research. One day, she asked a young girl what she knew about climate change. The child’s caretaker jumped in to say, “Oh no — we don’t talk about climate change.”.

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Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What can you tell us about the first paper you published? As the official journal of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the British Journal of Biomedical Science (BJBS) is committed to publishing new and innovative research and technology on the diagnosis and management of disease. What do you like doing in your spare time?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2021

DEP’s latest Teaching Green newsletter highlights lots of resources for environmental educators, including an upcoming Environmental Education Grant round, examples of how education grants were used, professional development opportunities, and much more. Questions about the program should be directed to: RA-epEEgrants@pa.gov.

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Cresforum

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum is a right-of-center 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy organization based in Washington, DC, that engages policymakers and the public about responsible, conservative solutions to address our nation’s energy, economic, and environmental security while increasing America’s competitive edge. .

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ESA

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Last month, Ecological Society of America leaders and staff were among the 6,000+ attendees for the National Diversity in STEAM conference, hosted by SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Left: Sharon Collinge and Carmen Cid at SACNAS ESA booth.

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Frontiers

JULY 18, 2023

Last month, a team of Frontiers staff led our first collaboration with the Villars Institute by taking part in its 2023 Villars Symposium , an event that fosters intergenerational collaboration and promotes transdisciplinary cooperation. It aims to create a healthier planet through intergenerational collaboration and systems leadership.

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Washington Nature

AUGUST 21, 2023

The program provides a cohort-style experience that supports students’ professional development in interdisciplinary and community-engaged work that centers around climate change and social justice. Read on to find out more about their experiences as TNC’s summer interns. Katie Thomas at Port Susan Bay Preserve.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 28, 2022

Stroud Center Bern Sweeney, Ph.D., Sweeney, then director of Stroud Water Research Center , had read an article in the journal Science about students who were losing interest in science by the time they reached college and how this was shifting their career choices away from scientific disciplines. It was a worrying trend.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

And elevated numbers of pediatric cancer cases are associated with Nebraska watersheds that have high levels of nitrate (a fertilizer) or atrazine (a weed killer) in surface and groundwater, according to a University of Nebraska Medical Center research team. Moonrise over Creighton, Nebraska. This is the second of a two-part series.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

Bureau of Economic Analysis, this industry-which ranges from the design and manufacture of outdoor equipment to the professional services of fishing guides and construction workers- adds almost $14 billion of value to the Pennsylvania economy and supports 152,000 jobs. According to the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2023

On January 31, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania collaborated on a School Recycling Study Survey that shows Pennsylvania K-12 students have increased their knowledge and awareness of recycling over the past fiscal year. Of the schools surveyed, 86.6% Of the schools surveyed, 86.6%

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Somehow she found the crash site and relayed details of the site and its condition via cell phone into the Emergency Operations Center at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and to DEP. DEP staff, along with local fire company personnel, helped organize decontamination procedures to keep investigators safe.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2022

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- PA Chapter Of Natural Resources Extension Professionals Names Ross Snook Of Montgomery County Natural Resources Education Champion [PaEN] -- Penn State EarthTalks: Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2021

WeConservePA The staff and board members of WeConservePA are deeply saddened by the sudden and devastating loss of Dr. Jim Finley. Jim was a warm and caring person and passionate about forests and forest conservation. Jim was a warm and caring person and passionate about forests and forest conservation.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Now, entering a new decade into the partnership, the Academy is equipped to help professional and citizen scientists better understand, appreciate and support the natural world — and the timing is more important than ever. A lot has happened in the decade since the university with the dragons teamed up with the museum with the dinosaurs.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 12, 2021

There are about 120 people involved, split up between the four working groups. . Drexel and Academy members involved with the CRRA will be engaged in developing climate-focused research opportunities that can fill knowledge gaps currently limiting or prohibiting local climate adaptation actions.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2021

On August 16, the PA Association of Environmental Professionals announced the winners of the 2021 Environmental Science Scholarships. As a Fishadelphia Volunteer, Poppy runs a biweekly fish stand at Haverford, where she educates customers about the fish supply chain. Each winner receives $1,000. Her research project will map P.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 10, 2022

Other studies indicate that public officials should be worried about water price increases and their consequences for the state’s poorest residents. High Cost of Water Hits Home Rising rates hurt the state’s poorest residents. Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Board of Directors of PennFuture has named Matthew Stepp, Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President, to serve as interim President and CEO until a permanent successor is hired. Since 2017, PennFuture’s staff team grew from 17 to 25, and now includes contractors that augment PennFuture’s capacity in environmental and democracy advocacy.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The following remarks by DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley were prepared for presentation to the House and Senate Appropriations Committee on Gov. Shapiro’s FY 2024-25 budget request-- Thank you, Chairman Harris, Chairman Grove, and members of the House Appropriation Committee, for inviting us here today. We have also requested $1.5

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A panel of DEP staff will select the top three posters submitted from across the state on November 20. DEP will feature the winning posters throughout the year in educational outreach about radon. The majority of comments were on the Standards for the Environment and Ecology. The deadline for entries is November 1.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

acre water-permeable green parking lot along Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road, just about the historic fairgrounds. Annually, that accounts for about 2.5 Annually, that accounts for about 2.5 Twenty-one school, business and community projects were honored with the 2023 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

MARCH 16, 2022

The Environmental Collaboratory will also function as an internal hub for faculty, professional staff and students to connect and engage with environmental and sustainability issues and opportunities. Q: Can you explain a little bit about where you’re coming from and how you got to Drexel? at a very early age.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection last week announced a total of $632,897 in Environmental Education Grants have been awarded to 63 projects, 50 of which engage youth and adults living and/or working within environmental justice areas. Since its inception, the DEP has awarded $12.3

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Any maritime lawyer worth her salt will tell you that the best part of the practice is getting that 0200 client call about a casualty, donning your protective gear, and racing to the ship. No other legal practice offers the opportunity to regularly perform the equivalent of emergency room medicine like maritime law. You have no leverage.

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 17, 2021

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, New York City released guidelines , along with additional resources for employers, elaborating on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate previously announced on December 6 and applicable to all private sector New York City businesses. Below are the key takeaways for New York City private employers. School or work ID card.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Strengthening Local Processing Act (SLPA) is the most comprehensive meat processing bill around, with specific provisions that address competition, demand for local products, and access to value added services in the meat processing sector.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 15, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 22 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state were recognized with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. Click Here for ticket information.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 11, 2022

In a series of conversations with community members, engineers, utility staff, and legislative aides, Green and her colleagues learned that EGLE and its predecessor agency had been marketing the SRFs to communities as a “program of last resort,” she said. Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging.

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